October 11, 2011

BPAs and your Health

We should all know about BPA by now as most of us have changed our baby bottles, Nalgene Bottles and maybe even have changed from canned goods to frozen (because of the plastic lining in cans). 

Little do we know that we are marinating in BPA all of the time. How? It is in CDs, DVDs, kitchen appliances and utensils, medical supplies, the face of laptops and Blackberry, etc. Especially, BPA is found on carbonless paper, like the receipts from the store we touch all the time. After touching a receipt, those BPA’s go right from our finger tips into our blood stream.

BPA disrupts our hormones and we have known this since the 1930’s!!! BPAs effects are different at low levels and high levels - this means there ISN’T A SAFE LEVEL. 

BPA is linked to increases in prostate and breast cancer, uro-genital abnormalities, decline in semen quality in men, early onset puberty in girls, etc. 

Canada has lead the world to take action to limit BPA. Yaye us! Think twice about what you purchase, what you keep and perhaps alternatives. 

In our family we are changing our plastic toys to wood, our rubbermaid/tupperware to glass and even changing our drip coffee maker (which is largely plastic) to an all glass Bodum-style French press. A few problems solved.

September 21, 2011
Cadence and Toxicity

Cadence Sports Therapy is excited to announce a new product in non-toxic body care! Arbonne is a Swiss formulated company that manufactures pure, safe & beneficial products. We are thrilled to have found Arbonne. No parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, fragrance just to name a few! Ask us any questions you may have about what you are using on your body and how changing to Arbonne can improve your health!

May 5, 2011

Do you have skin & hair??

This talk is for you!

Join Cadence’s Dr. Ryan Emmons and Sherwin Ganpatt (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) for a discussion on the toxic burden body-care products put on our bodies and contribute to obesity & chronic disease.

Learn how male infertility, cancer and other chronic conditions are linked to our body-care products. What are the best products for ourselves and for our families?

Save your spot by emailing info@cadencesportstherapy.com and tell us which date you will attend!

Tuesday May 10 AND Wednesday May 25, 7pm

The Belfry Gastro House (upstairs), 630 8th Ave SW

By donation with all proceeds to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation

January 21, 2011
Heidi Widmer is our sponsored athlete. Let’s meet her! Heidi was born and raised in Banff as the youngest of four children. Whenever possible, her Swiss father and Canadian mother had the family outdoors in the Canadian Rockies, hiking, downhill skiing, camping and cross-country skiing. Heidi started skiing at a young age and started competing in cross-country at a regional race when she was 9 years old. Since then, she has graduated with honours from Banff Community High School in 2008 while competing with Foothills Nordic Ski Club. She has been a member of the Alberta World Cup Academy since 2008 and in the spring of 2010 moved to Canmore to continue the pursuit of National and International success. Heidi has been a member of the Canadian Junior Team for the past three years and has represented Canada at four World Junior Championships as well as four World Cups, to date. Heidi has 17 National Championship medals and for the current 2010/11 season and her goal is to post a top 12 result in the sprint event at the World Junior Championships in Otepaa, Estonia.  When she’s not training Heidi loves hiking, downhill skiing, camping and just enjoying the Rockies with family and friends! And of course, taking a few courses through correspondence from Athabasca University in pursuit of a degree! Whew! Keep up to date with Heidi’s accomplishments on her blog http://heidiwidmer.blogspot.com (photo courtesy of Jeannie Armstrong)

Heidi Widmer is our sponsored athlete. Let’s meet her!

Heidi was born and raised in Banff as the youngest of four children. Whenever possible, her Swiss father and Canadian mother had the family outdoors in the Canadian Rockies, hiking, downhill skiing, camping and cross-country skiing.

Heidi started skiing at a young age and started competing in cross-country at a regional race when she was 9 years old. Since then, she has graduated with honours from Banff Community High School in 2008 while competing with Foothills Nordic Ski Club. She has been a member of the Alberta World Cup Academy since 2008 and in the spring of 2010 moved to Canmore to continue the pursuit of National and International success.

Heidi has been a member of the Canadian Junior Team for the past three years and has represented Canada at four World Junior Championships as well as four World Cups, to date. Heidi has 17 National Championship medals and for the current 2010/11 season and her goal is to post a top 12 result in the sprint event at the World Junior Championships in Otepaa, Estonia. 

When she’s not training Heidi loves hiking, downhill skiing, camping and just enjoying the Rockies with family and friends! And of course, taking a few courses through correspondence from Athabasca University in pursuit of a degree!

Whew!

Keep up to date with Heidi’s accomplishments on her blog http://heidiwidmer.blogspot.com

(photo courtesy of Jeannie Armstrong)

December 3, 2010

Our 2010-2011 Sponsored Athlete

Congratulations to Heidi Widmer, Cadence Sports Therapy’s Sponsored Athlete for 2010-2011. Heidi is a cross-country skiier on the Alberta World Cup Academy team and is an ambassador for Fast & Female. Her season begins this weekend and she will be racing in Alberta and B.C.. Stay tuned for updates on Heidi.

Good Luck Girl!

September 3, 2010

2010 Calgary Women’s Run

For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Angela headed up a team to provide post-race treatment to the ladies of the Calgary Women’s Run. Although this year’s weather rained us out, we were able to support the race through sponsorship and draw prizes. Our contribution helped to raise $6000 for the YMCA School Support Program. Congratulations to Jenny, the race director, for a supreme job. And of course, to all of you who participated. See you all next year!

August 19, 2010

2010 Strathmore Women’s Triathlon

Cadence Sports Therapy was a proud sponsor of the 2010 Strathmore Women’s Triathlon on August 15, 2010. With some help from CCMH-Foothills School of Massage Therapy, we were able to provide pre- and post-race treatment to the participants of the triathlon. We were able to raise over $250 and all proceeds went to Fast & Female (www.fastandfemale.com) a fabulous organization that empowers females, aged 9-19, through sport.

Congratulations to all of the participants!

August 10, 2010

Dr. Angela’s Maternity Leave

August 20, 2010 will be Dr. Angela’s last day before she is off on maternity leave. Dr. Ryan will be taking over her practise until her return in 2011. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Angela at dr.angela@cadencesportstherpy.com.

June 9, 2010

Calgary Health, Sport & Fitness Expo

Come and visit the Cadence Chiropractic & Sports Therapy booth at the Calgary Health, Sport & Fitness Expo!

Sunday, June 20th, 2010, 12 - 5 pm, Triwood Community Center, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary

Admission is $10 and includes unlimited access to: Health Corner info sessions, Demo Circle presentations, Sneak Peek drop-in fitness classes, health, fitness and sport Exhibitors!

February 25, 2010

Patient Appreciation a Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our first annual Patient Appreciation Day! What a jam-packed family-friendly event! What began as a simple idea to have a gathering in the New Year to thank all of you turned into an Inspiring Wellness Fair! 

With a little help from Vidasana Living and Release Roller, we created an afternoon filled with yoga, food, play and pure pleasure. We met new friends, shared ideas and raised nearly $300 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation!!   Cheryl Grivell, owner of Bikram Yoga Northwest taught a lovely Karma Class to kickstart our day.  Thank you to our vendors, food & raffle donors. Please support our vendors, they have alot to offer:

Carmie with Spoon Fed Soup, Tabetha with Arbonne International, Deanne with Leaping Dog Racing, Laura and Malcolm from The Light Cellar, All the ladies from A Sacred Space, Patty from Sunnyside Market, Kelly Janes, Carson Zi Blissed Yoga, Gillian White with Love Energy, Irene’s Brand Borscht

A special thanks to Amos Bradley and Kristopher Benoit of Calgary Sound Rentals for providing all the necessary equipment needed for mic’s and music.


Jem Morrison and Kelly Janes entertained the children, provided hand made hula hoops, dance ribbons and poi. Heather Corbett utilized her artistic abilities face painting.